Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
13 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...
07 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra gets costlier, fee up by 20 per centThis year's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will cost pilgrims Rs 2.09 lakh, reflecting a 20 percent increase. This rise is primarily due to fluct...
06 May, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Saudi Arabia replaces passport with digital ID for Hajj pilgrimsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Hajj pilgrims to use a digital identification for domestic travel, eliminating the need to carry physical pass...
04 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
01 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Pakistan issues 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrimsPakistan has granted over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims traveling from India. They will visit Punjab province for the Baisakhi festival and ...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Pakistan issues 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for BaisakhiPakistan has granted over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India. They will visit Punjab province for Baisakhi celebrations. The festival ...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia eases Umrah departure rules, warns pilgrims against visa overstaysSaudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...
20 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST